President Obama's State Visit To Israel And The West Bank Day Three

President Obama's State Visit To Israel And The West Bank Day Three

President Obama's State Visit To Israel And The West Bank Day Three

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In this handout photograph supplied by the Government Press Office of Israel (GPO), U.S. President Barack Obama pays his respects at the grave of Theodore Herzl after Marines layed a wreath on his behalf during a visit to Mount Herzl on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

In this handout photograph supplied by the Government Press Office of Israel (GPO), U.S. President Barack Obama pays his respects at the grave of Theodore Herzl after Marines layed a wreath on his behalf during a visit to Mount Herzl on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

President Obama's State Visit To Israel And The West Bank Day Three

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U.S. President Barack Obama waves from the entrance of Air Force One prior to departing from Ben Gurion International Airport on March 22, 2013 in Lod' Israel. Obama concluded his first visit to Israel and West Bank after three-days of meetings with Israeli and Palestinian leaders.

U.S. President Barack Obama waves from the entrance of Air Force One prior to departing from Ben Gurion International Airport on March 22, 2013 in Lod' Israel. Obama concluded his first visit to Israel and West Bank after three-days of meetings with Israeli and Palestinian leaders.

President Obama's State Visit To Israel And The West Bank Day Three

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President Barack Obama (L) visits the Church of the Nativity with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (2L) on March 22, 2013 in Bethlehem, West Bank. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

President Barack Obama (L) visits the Church of the Nativity with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (2L) on March 22, 2013 in Bethlehem, West Bank. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

President Obama's State Visit To Israel And The West Bank Day Three

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President Barack Obama (C) poses with Palestinian kids during a visit to the Church of the Nativity with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) on March 22, 2013 in Bethlehem, West Bank. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

President Barack Obama (C) poses with Palestinian kids during a visit to the Church of the Nativity with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) on March 22, 2013 in Bethlehem, West Bank. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

President Obama's State Visit To Israel And The West Bank Day Three

Uriel Sinai

U.S. President Barack Obama during his visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

U.S. President Barack Obama during his visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

President Obama's State Visit To Israel And The West Bank Day Three

Uriel Sinai

U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Hall of Names at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum with Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, Israel's Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu, Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate Avner Shalev and Israel's President Shimon Peres on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Hall of Names at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum with Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, Israel's Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu, Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate Avner Shalev and Israel's President Shimon Peres on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

President Obama's State Visit To Israel And The West Bank Day Three

Uriel Sinai

U.S. President Barack Obama pays his respects in the Hall of Remembrance in front of Israel's President Shimon Peres, Israel's Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu, Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate Avner Shalev, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau and the Abnkor Children's Choir after marines layed a wreath on his behalf during his visit to the Yad Vashem on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

U.S. President Barack Obama pays his respects in the Hall of Remembrance in front of Israel's President Shimon Peres, Israel's Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu, Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate Avner Shalev, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau and the Abnkor Children's Choir after marines layed a wreath on his behalf during his visit to the Yad Vashem on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

President Obama's State Visit To Israel And The West Bank Day Three

Uriel Sinai

U.S. President Barack Obama pays his respects in the Hall of Remembrance in front of Israel's President Shimon Peres, Israel's Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu, Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate Avner Shalev and Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau after marines layed a wreath on his behalf during his visit to the Yad Vashem on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

U.S. President Barack Obama pays his respects in the Hall of Remembrance in front of Israel's President Shimon Peres, Israel's Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu, Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate Avner Shalev and Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau after marines layed a wreath on his behalf during his visit to the Yad Vashem on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

President Obama's State Visit To Israel And The West Bank Day Three

Uriel Sinai

U.S. President Barack Obama pays his respects in the Hall of Remembrance in front of Israel's President Shimon Peres, Israel's Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu, Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate Avner Shalev and Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau after marines layed a wreath on his behalf during his visit to the Yad Vashem on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

U.S. President Barack Obama pays his respects in the Hall of Remembrance in front of Israel's President Shimon Peres, Israel's Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu, Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate Avner Shalev and Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau after marines layed a wreath on his behalf during his visit to the Yad Vashem on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

President Obama's State Visit To Israel And The West Bank Day Three

GPO

In this handout photograph supplied by the Government Press Office of Israel (GPO), U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum with Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, Israel's President Shimon Peres, Israel's Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu and Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate Avner Shalev during a visit to Yad Vashem at Mount Herzl on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

In this handout photograph supplied by the Government Press Office of Israel (GPO), U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum with Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, Israel's President Shimon Peres, Israel's Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu and Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate Avner Shalev during a visit to Yad Vashem at Mount Herzl on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

President Obama's State Visit To Israel And The West Bank Day Three

GPO

In this handout photograph supplied by the Government Press Office of Israel (GPO), U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum with (L-R) Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, Israel's President Shimon Peres, Israel's Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu and Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate Avner Shalev during a visit to Yad Vashem at Mount Herzl on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

In this handout photograph supplied by the Government Press Office of Israel (GPO), U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum with (L-R) Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, Israel's President Shimon Peres, Israel's Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu and Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate Avner Shalev during a visit to Yad Vashem at Mount Herzl on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

President Obama's State Visit To Israel And The West Bank Day Three

Uriel Sinai

U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Hall of Names at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum with (L-R) Israel's Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's President Shimon Peres, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau and Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate Avner Shalev on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Hall of Names at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum with (L-R) Israel's Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's President Shimon Peres, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau and Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate Avner Shalev on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

President Obama's State Visit To Israel And The West Bank Day Three

Uriel Sinai

U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Hall of Names at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum with (L-R) Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, Israel's Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu, Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate Avner Shalev and Israel's President Shimon Peres on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Hall of Names at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum with (L-R) Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, Israel's Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu, Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate Avner Shalev and Israel's President Shimon Peres on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

President Obama's State Visit To Israel And The West Bank Day Three

GPO

In this handout photograph supplied by the Government Press Office of Israel (GPO), U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Hall of Names at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum with (L-R) Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, Israel's Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu, Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate Avner Shalev and Israel's President Shimon Peres during a visit to Yad Vashem at Mount Herzl on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

In this handout photograph supplied by the Government Press Office of Israel (GPO), U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Hall of Names at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum with (L-R) Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, Israel's Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu, Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate Avner Shalev and Israel's President Shimon Peres during a visit to Yad Vashem at Mount Herzl on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

President Obama's State Visit To Israel And The West Bank Day Three

Uriel Sinai

U.S. President Barack Obama rekindles the eternal flame at the Hall of Remembrance during his visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum commemorating the six million Jews killed by the Nazis during World War II on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

U.S. President Barack Obama rekindles the eternal flame at the Hall of Remembrance during his visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum commemorating the six million Jews killed by the Nazis during World War II on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

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In this handout photograph supplied by the Government Press Office of... News PhotoBarack Obama,Benjamin Netanyahu,Cemetery,Diplomacy,Grave,Israel,Jerusalem,Marines,Mount Herzl,One Person,People,Photograph,Politics,Respect,US President,USA,Vertical,Visit,WreathPhotographer GPOCollection: Getty Images News 2013 GPOJERUSALEM, ISRAEL - MARCH 22: (ISRAEL OUT) In this handout photograph supplied by the Government Press Office of Israel (GPO), U.S. President Barack Obama pays his respects at the grave of Theodore Herzl after Marines layed a wreath on his behalf during a visit to Mount Herzl on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. This is Obama's first visit as president to the region and his itinerary includes meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli leaders as well as a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. (Photo by Kobi Gideon/GPO via Getty Images)